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July 11, 2026 3:01 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls Bihar ‘Margdarshak’ of India’s democratic journey, urges legislators to put public service above politics

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday described Bihar as the "Margdarshak" (guide) of India's democratic journey and urged newly elected legislators to uphold the state's rich democratic legacy by prioritising public service, constitutional values and good governance. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Orientation-cum-Training Programme for Members of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) in Gaya, ...

August 22, 2025 12:59 PM

PM Modi says NDA govt committed to all-round development of Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA government is committed to the all-round development of Bihar as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 13,000 crore across key sectors. Speaking at a function in Gaya, the prime minister said the projects cover power, road, health, urban development and water supply. “The NDA government is fully committed to the all-round development of Bihar. From the sacred land of Gaya Ji, I had the privilege of inaugura...

August 21, 2025 3:48 PM

Over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath; 20% discount on return tickets announced

Indian Railways has announced the operation of over 12,000 special trains to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the media at Rail Bhawan, said that these arrangements follow consultations with Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Union Minister Lalan Singh, and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, and local Members of Parliament. The Minister highlighted that passengers undertakin...

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

Researchers discover anti-diabetic herb on Gaya’s Brahmayoni Hill

Researchers have identified Gymnema sylvestre, commonly known as Gurmar, among several medicinal plants on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar. The findings, published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), highlight the potential of this herb in diabetes treatment. Gurmar has already been utilized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in developing the anti-diabetic drug BGR-34. The plant's unique properties include its ability to reduce blood suga...